Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Chef #231233's Note:

Warm, creamy and and easy to make!

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 crushed garlic clove
• 1 1/4 cups 2% low-fat milk
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 cup grated monterey jack cheese
• 16 ounces frozen chopped broccoli

Directions:

1. 1. Melt butter in stock pot on medium, add onion and cook til' soft. Add pepper and garlic, and cook for a few minutes. Add broccoli and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then simmer to broccoli is tender (10-15 minutes).
2. 2. In separate bowl, whisk flour into milk until completely dissolved. Stir into soup, stirring frequently ti'l thickened. Reduce heat to low, and then stir in cheese til smooth and heated through. Salt to taste.
3. Serves 4-5.

Reviews

[*Parsley*]

Very thick and cheesey! I made this as written, but used cornstarch (only about 3-4 tbsp) in place of flour. If you're craving a creamy cheesey soup, this is a good choice. Thanx for sharing!

[Cathy41]

The family loved this soup! I followed the recipe, but I did use a hand blender to puree the soup before adding the cheese. And I also used 3-4 TBSP of cornstarch in place of the flour per another review, making the dish gluten free. For the non GF eaters, I served the soup in bread bowls and everyone was happy. Great and quick recipe!

[Shannon Holmes]

Delicious, thick and cheesy and very easy to make. I used all cheddar cheese (what I had on hand), vegetarian chicken broth and I also used a little more broccoli (20 ounces). I pureed the soup and put in some reserved broccoli so it would be a little chunky. Thanks for sharing.